One-of-a-kind Parade of Nations welcomes athletes, fans to World Championships

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Beach volleyball
27/07/2017

One-of-a-kind Parade of Nations welcomes athletes, fans to World Championships

Vienna, Austria, July 27, 2017 - Enthusiasm from both athletes and fans was on display at Vienna City Hall as a Parade of Nations kicked off the opening ceremonies for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships presented by A1.

With the reigning Olympic champions from Brazil and Germany being presented last along with the top host country teams from Austria, more than 1,000 beach volleyball fans and local inhabitants watched the 30-minute Parade of Nations outside one of the most splendid amongst the numerous monumental buildings in the Austrian capital. The athletes then went inside to attend an official welcome dinner and the championships' technical meeting in the Festival Hall.